FDVA- ITB-26-001B-Lopez Nurse Call System

The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs (FDVA) is seeking a contractor to replace the nurse call system at the Baldomero Lopez State Veterans' Nursing Home located in Land O' Lakes, Pasco County, Florida. The project involves a comprehensive design-build process to remove the existing analog nurse call system and install a new digital system utilizing structured wiring across four nursing home units. The successful contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, services, equipment, tools, materials, and supplies required for the project, including system design, installation, staff training, and proper disposal of project-related waste. Key deliverables include a new Rauland R5K nurse call system with advanced communication capabilities, integration with existing facility infrastructure, and comprehensive technical support. The contractor must demonstrate at least five years of documented experience in healthcare technology installations and comply with all relevant local, state, and federal codes. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and on-site visit is scheduled for August 13th, 2025, at 11:00 AM, with bids due by September 3rd, 2025, at 3:00 PM. The contract will be executed on September 18th, 2025, with a 120-calendar-day completion timeline and no renewal options.

While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned, the project requires a highly specialized contractor with extensive healthcare technology experience. The new system must be compatible with existing infrastructure, including integration with phone systems, staff locating systems, CCTV, and fire-alarm systems. The contractor will be expected to provide a comprehensive warranty, including a five-year full warranty and fifteen-year pro-rata warranty for system components. Training requirements are specific, mandating six hours of training for facility staff and four hours for maintenance staff, with both hard copy and electronic training materials. The system must include advanced features such as programmable station zones, eight priority levels, staff follow capabilities, and day/night transfers. Although the exact project budget is not disclosed, the specification documents suggest a complex technological upgrade with significant infrastructure investment. The contractor will also be required to provide one annual system inspection and 24/7 technical support services, indicating a comprehensive and long-term approach to the facility's communication infrastructure.